• Aspire One D150
• Aspire One D250
• Aspire One 531h
• Aspire One P531h
• Aspire One 532h
• Aspire One 533
• Aspire One D260

Just like the rest of the newer 10.1-inch netbook models (e.g. AO532h, AO533 and AOD260) the AO521’s keyboard is 93% of the standard keyboard size of notebook computers.

The Aspire One 521 stands out because it combines the defining features of the 11.6-inch netbook, AO721, and the 10.1-inch netbook, AO533. If you’re looking for a notebook that has the characteristics of an Aspire One 721 and the characteristics of an Aspire One 533, then you should really get the Aspire One 521.

Acer Aspire One 521 (AO521) Antique Brass Netbook

Why Choose the Aspire One 521?

Given a choice among all Aspire One netbooks, why should you choose the AO521?

You love streaming videos – especially HD videos

Enjoy watching HD videos with the 10.1-inch AO521. The Aspire One 521 has all the HD video viewing advantages of the Aspire One 721.

First, it has the ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics chip (with 384 MB of dedicated system memory). Just like the AO721,  the Aspire One 521 is capable of smooth HD Video streaming.

Not only that, the Aspire One 521 also has an HDMI port for outputting HD videos to external displays. If you find the 10.1-inch screen too small, simply connect your netbook to your HDTV with an HDMI cable. Now you can watch your HD video on a larger screen without any loss in video quality.

You can also share your HD videos with others. Watch the video on your netbook and let others watch the same video on your HDTV or on a projector screen with AO521’s dual/simultaneous display capability.

You often keep multiple applications and windows open

The Aspire One 521 is also a good option if you love to multi-task. The AMD platform and the ATI Radeon 4225 graphics chip ensures that you can stream videos and use other visually intense applications without suffering from system freeze-ups or slow-downs.

Just like the AO721 and the AO533, moreover, the AO521 also uses the latest SDRAM technology – DDR3, which has twice the data transfer rate of DDR2. This makes the Aspire One 521 really fast and responsive.

You are used to Bluetooth file sharing

If you have many devices that you connect to your netbook through Bluetooth, you’ll love the AO521.

Like the Aspire One 533, the Aspire One 521 has the latest in Bluetooth technology – Bluetooth 3.0 or Bluetooth High Speed Technology. This makes bulk file sharing between your netbook and another Bluetooth-capable device fast and easy.

You bring your netbook everywhere

If you’re used to bringing your mobile computer with you everywhere, then the Aspire One 521 is a great option. Like the AO533, it comes with Acer’s MiniGo AC Adapter which weighs 34% lighter than standard AC adapters. It also has more or less the same dimensions as the AO533, so it should be easy to lug around.

Notes: There are Acer Aspire One 521 versions that are capable of 3G connectivity. However, the AO521 versions currently available in the US don’t have this capability. Furthermore, the AO521 versions in the US come with a battery life of 5.5 hours, but as per Acer’s support website, 7.5 hours of battery life is possible with the AO521’s high-capacity, 6-cell, 5600 mAh battery. Finally, according to the specs on the Acer support website, the AO521 netbook has 160GB versions. In the US, however, only AO521 with the 250GB hard drive is available.

The Aspire One 533 Netbooks Guide and Comparison Chart

On using this guide:

• Use Section I to familiarize yourself with the different AO521 versions.
• Use Section II to evaluate whether or not the AO521 has all the specifications you want in a netbook.
• Use Section III to learn the differences among the available AO521 versions.
• Use Section IV to choose the perfect AO521 version for you.

I. The Different Acer Aspire One 521 Netbook Versions

There are currently only two versions of the Aspire One 521 in the US. They are:

• Aspire One 521-3530
• Aspire One 521-3782

II. Summary of Similarities among Acer Aspire One 521 Netbook Versions

The following are the specifications that both Acer Aspire One 521 versions have in common:

Display: 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) 200-nitere TFT LCD
Processor: AMD Athlon II Neo Processor K125 (1MB L2 cache 1.70GHz)
Operating System: Windows 7 Starter
Chipset: AMD M880G
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics with 384MB dedicated system memory
RAM: 1GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage: 250GB
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
LAN: Gigabit
Bluetooth: Bluetooth v3.0 High Speed
Webcam: 1.3 MP
Features: HD audio support, BIOS password, dual display support, MiniGo AC Adapter, integrated stereo speakers, integrated digital mic, multi-gesture touchpad, Energy Star certification
USB Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader
Other Jacks / Ports: HDMI port, VGA port, headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, Ethernet LAN port, Kensington lock slot
Battery: 6-cell Li-ion battery (4400 mAH) with up to 5.5 hours of battery life
Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.9/1.1 inches, 2.76 lb
Acer warranty: 1-year limited warranty

III. Summary of Differences among Acer Aspire One 521 Netbook Versions

The two versions of the AO521 vary only on one thing: color.

Color: An Acer AO521 netbook can be Onyx Black or Antique Brass.

IV. Acer Aspire One 533 Netbooks Comparison Chart

Since there are only two versions and since these versions vary only by color, we have a fairly simple netbook comparison chart. All you need to do at this point is choose whether you want the black AO521 or the brass AO521.

Note: The prices here are the list prices at the time of writing. Please follow the link to the Amazon product page to check the most current price for the AO521 netbook.

In the US, the AO533 netbook model currently has 6 different versions, all of which sport an 84-key keyboard that’s 93% the size of standard notebook computer keyboards. The 93% of standard keyboard size is a feature shared by the newer 10.1-inch Acer netbook models such as the AO532h, the AO521 and the AOD260. The rest of the 10.1-inch Aspire Ones have a smaller keyboard at 89% the standard size.

Aspire One 533: Defining Features

What are the things that set the Aspire One 533 apart from other 10.1-inch Acer netbooks?

Acer Aspire One 533 (AO533) Glossy Red Netbook

Bluetooth v3.0 High Speed: That’s right! The latest iteration of the Bluetooth wireless file sharing technology (i.e. Bluetooth 3.0 or Bluetooth High Speed Technology) is on selected versions of the Aspire One 533. If you want this, get the AO533-23096 (red netbook) or the AO533-23227 (black netbook).

Bluetooth v3.0 High Speed provides faster data transfer rates than Bluetooth v2.0 but is backward compatible with Bluetooth v2.0 and earlier versions. This means fast and effortless sharing of large files between devices.

With the AO533, you can easily synchronize bulk music files between your netbook and your music player, download bulk image files from your netbook to your printer, and send large video files from your netbook to your phone.

The AO533 is particularly perfect if you have other Bluetooth v3.0 devices with which your netbook can interface.

MiniGo Acer Adapter: This lightweight (34% lighter than standard), 40-watt AC adapter makes the AO533 a good option for frequent travelers.

DDR3 SDRAM: DDR3 SDRAM has a faster data transfer rate than DDR2 SDRAM (which most other Aspire One netbooks have).

Anti-Slip Touchpad: Just like the Aspire One 532h, the touchpad on the Aspire One 533 has a raised microbead texture that guides the finger for easier, no-slip navigation.

Sleek Look: The Aspire One 533 looks sleek. It has an attractive, glossy cover but a matte finish that prevents fingerprint smudges and minimizes the appearance of scratches. It also has a chrome rim as well as chrome accents on the touchpad.

AO533 Features NOT Available in Acer USA’s AO533 Netbooks

There are AO533 netbooks with 3G connectivity. However, the 6 versions available in the US (as per the US Acer website at the time of writing) don’t have this capability.

There are also Aspire One 533 netbooks that have 10 hours of battery life. Currently, however, the AO533 netbooks in the US all come with a 4400 mAh 6-cell battery that provides only up to 8 hours of battery life. If you can get the 5600 mAh, 6-cell, high-capacity battery for the AO533, however, you may be able to get as much as 10 hours of portable performance on your AO533.

Finally, AO533 netbooks actually have 3 color options: glossy black, glossy red and glossy white. In the US, however, only the black and red netbooks are available at present.

The Aspire One 533 Netbooks Guide and Comparison Chart

On using this guide:

• Use Section I to learn the names of the different versions of the Aspire One 533 model.
• Use Section II to ensure that the Aspire One 533 netbook has all the specifications that you want or need.
• Use Section III to learn the differences among the available versions. Use this section, too, to create a list of the specifications you prefer.
• Use Section IV to pick the netbook version that has the specifications you chose in the earlier step.

I. The Different Acer Aspire One 533 Netbook Versions

As mentioned earlier, Acer USA distributes 6 different versions of the Aspire One 533. They are the following:

• Aspire One 533-13083
• Aspire One 533-13531
• Aspire One 533-23096
• Aspire One 533-23227
• Aspire One 533-23571
• Aspire One 533-23923

II. Summary of Similarities among Acer Aspire One 533 Netbook Versions

The following are the specifications common to all Aspire One 533 netbook versions in the US:

Display: 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) 200-nitere TFT LCD
Operating System: Windows 7 Starter
Chipset: Mobile Intel NM10 Express
Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
LAN: 10/100 Mb
RAM: 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2GB
Webcam: 1.3MP resolution
Features: MiniGo AC Adapter, simultaneous display support, integrated stereo speakers, integrated digital mic, anti-slip and multi-gesture touchpad, Energy Star certification
USB Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader
Other Jacks / Ports: Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, VGA port, Ethernet LAN port, Kensington lock slot
Battery: 6-cell Li-ion battery (4400 mAH) with up to 8 hours of battery life
Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.4 x 1.0/1.1 inches, 2.8 lb with a 6-cell battery
Acer warranty: 1-year limited warranty

III. Summary of Differences among Acer Aspire One 533 Netbook Versions

Aspire One 533 gives you a choice among different processors, storage capacities, Bluetooth connectivity options, and colors.

Processor: Two Aspire One 533 netbooks have an Intel Atom N455 (512KB l2 cache, 1.66 GHz) processor while the rest of the versions have an Intel Atom N475 (512KB L2 cache, 1.83GHz) processor.
Storage: Two Aspire One 533 netbooks have a 160-GB hard drive, while the other four have a 250-GB hard drive.
Bluetooth: Two AO533 netbooks have Bluetooth v3.0 high-speed technology. The remaining four don’t have integrated Bluetooth connectivity.
Color: Aspire One 533 netbooks are available in Glossy Black and Glossy Red.

IV. Acer Aspire One 533 Netbooks Comparison Chart

Important note: The price quoted herein is the list price at the time of writing. Since netbook prices in online stores change frequently, you should follow the link to the online store (provided under the “where to buy” column) to see the most current price.

*The AO533 hasn’t yet been released, but it is now available for pre-order at Amazon.

And it’s not just screen size that the Aspire One 721 shares with the Ferrari One 200 and the Aspire One 751h. The AO721 is also very slim at 1-inch high and also has a full-size keyboard. However, the 6-cell AO721 is lighter by 0.3 lb than the 6-cell FO200 but heavier by 0.03 lb than the 6-cell AO751h.

The HD Difference

Is the Aspire One 721 for you? It depends. If you need a netbook for basic office work and internet connectivity, are fond of streaming HD videos from the internet and want to watch these HD videos using your HDTV, then the Aspire One 721 is a perfect fit.

Aside from the standard specifications of Aspire One netbooks, the AO721 has a clear advantage over other Aspire One netbooks when it comes to HD video streaming and HD video outputting.

Smooth HD video streaming:

The Aspire One 721 offers smooth, high-definition video streaming. It has an integrated ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics chip with 384 MB dedicated system memory. This gives the AO721 its superior HD video playback performance.

HD Video Outputting:

Apart from a VGA port for outputting video to external displays (e.g. your TV), an HDMI port is also available. This gives you the ability to output HD video to your HDTV without loss in video quality. To watch HD videos from streaming websites on your HDTV or any other HD-capable display, simply use an HDMI cable to output the video from your AO721.

Simultaneous Display:

AO721 has simultaneous display support. If you want to share a video you’re watching to a large group of people, output the video to an HDTV (using the HDMI port), to a projector (through the VGA port then use a projector screen) or to a regular TV monitor (through the VGA port), and the video will be simultaneously displayed on the external display and on your netbook’s display.

The RAM

Yet another thing that sets the Aspire One 721 apart from other Acer netbooks is DDR3 SDRAM interface. The DDR3 SDRAM transfers data at twice the data transfer rate of the DDR2 SDRAM, the typical interface used in earlier Acer netbooks.

Acer Aspire One 721-3574

No Bluetooth and No Color Choices

Unfortunately, the Aspire One 721 does not have integrated Bluetooth connectivity. Resolving this is just an easy matter of buying a Bluetooth dongle, however.

On the other hand, if you don’t really want a black netbook, then the AO721 is just not for you. The Aspire One 721 gives you a choice between mesh-black and mesh-black.

The Aspire One 721 11.6-inch Netbooks Guide and Comparison Chart

I. The Different Acer Aspire One 721 Netbook Versions

Acer’s Aspire One 721 comes in 2 versions. This is good news if you know you want an AO721 netbook but don’t want to be presented with too many options. This is bad news if the 2 available versions don’t have exactly the specs you have in mind.

In any case, the following are the 2 different AO721 versions:

• Aspire One 721-3070
• Aspire One 721-3574

II. Summary of Similarities among Acer Aspire One 721 Netbook Versions

What are the similarities between the AO721-3070 and the AO721-3574? The following are the specifications common to both versions:

Display: 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) 200-nitere TFT LCD
Processor: AMD Athlon II Neo Processor K125 (1MB L2 cache 1.70GHz)
Operating System: 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium
Chipset: AMD M880G
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4225 shared graphics with integrated 384MB dedicated system memory
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
LAN: Gigabit
RAM: 2GB (2/0) DDR3 SDRAM, upgradeable to 4GB (2GB memory card on each slot)
Webcam: 0.3MP integrated web camera
Features: Sony Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) support, HD audio support, BIOS password, simultaneous display support, integrated stereo speakers, integrated digital mic, multi-gesture touchpad, full-size keyboard, Energy Star certification
USB Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader
Other Jacks / Ports: HDMI port, VGA port, headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, Ethernet LAN port, Kensington lock slot
Battery: 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery with up to 5 hours of life
Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.0 x 1.0/1.1 inch, 3.0 lb with a 6-cell battery pack
Color: Mesh-black

III. Summary of Differences among Acer Aspire One 721 Netbook Versions

The two AO721 versions are virtually identical. They only differ on one point, and that is:

Storage: The Aspire One 721-3070 has a 160-GB hard drive, while the Aspire One 721-3574 has a bigger storage capacity at 250 GB.

IV. Acer Aspire One 721 Netbooks Comparison Chart

We don’t really need a comparison chart for the AO721. Picking your version is just a matter of deciding whether you need a 160-GB or a 250-GB hard drive – but if you insist, here it is:

*This is the netbook’s listed price at the time of writing.

Is it another 10-inch Aspire One copycat?

Most people would probably agree that Acer is not one of the most creative netbook manufacturers when it comes to netbook design. Acer netbooks, for the most part and with the exception of the Ferrari One brand, look the same. This begs the question: is the Aspire One 532h another indistinguishable 10-inch netbook in Acer’s Aspire One line?

The answer is yes. Physically, the Aspire One 532h netbook looks pretty much the same as other Aspire One netbooks, especially the 10-inch models (think Aspire One D250, D150, 531h, and P531h). Of course, there are minor differences.

The Aspire One 532h netbook from Acer has a metallic-looking cover, for one, and this really catches the eyes. The touchpad has raised dots to guide your fingers so you can do your finger scrolling, flipping, rotating, and pinching with greater ease.

The Aspire One 532h netbook's anti-slip touchpad

The keyboard also got an upgrade; it is 93% of standard, which is larger than the 89% of standard that is normal for other 10.1-inch Aspire One netbooks. Finally, the Aspire One 532h netbook is also quite thin (0.99 inch) and relatively light (2.48 lbs. or 2.8 lbs. depending on type of battery used).

This time, though, Acer did not just repackage an old product, tweak a few things, and sell it as a new netbook model. In fact, you could say Acer did the opposite. It took a new product and (for some reason known only to Acer) made it look like any other Aspire One netbook.

The “Core” Difference of the Acer Aspire One 532h

The Aspire One 532h as above-mentioned, has the Pineview N450 Intel Atom processor. This makes all the difference for this netbook.

Power advantage: The Intel Atom N450 processor is more power efficient than the N270 and the N280. The N450 has a system-on-a-chip (SOC) design with the graphics processor and memory controller integrated in the same chip. The integrated Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipset on the N450, moreover, consumes less power than the Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, the chipset used in most other Aspire One netbooks.

Overall, the Aspire One 532h lasts longer than other Aspire One netbooks. Specifically, a 6-cell Aspire One 532h netbook can have a battery life of up to 10 hours. On the other hand, other Aspire One netbooks with comparable battery configurations typically have only around 6 to 7 hours of battery life.

Additionally, a 3-cell Aspire One 532h netbook can last up to 4 hours on full charge. In contrast, other 3-cell Aspire One netbooks typically last only from 2.5 to 3 hours on full charge.

Performance advantage: The Intel Atom N450 is a single-core processor with a 64-bit instruction architecture set, whereas the N270 and the N280 are single-core processors with a 32-bit instruction architecture set. This gives the Aspire One 532h a performance advantage over other Aspire One netbooks to date.

It must be noted, though, that this performance advantage is slight and subtle. The 62-bit IA processor on the AO532h does not make this netbook twice as fast as other Aspire Ones. For simple netbook applications (internet browsers, word processing, etc), you won’t even feel the advantage. You will, however, find it easier to use different applications simultaneously and to keep multiple internet browser tabs open.

If you’re using applications that require greater data storage (i.e. 64-bit integer applications), the performance advantage of the 64-bit IA processor in the AO532h will definitely make itself felt.

Important note: The AO532h netbook can give you significantly better performance than other Aspire One netbooks if you successfully manage to upgrade this system’s RAM from 1GB to 2GB. The 64-bit architecture of the Intel Atom N450 will give you better performance by making more memory available for computations, but you’ll benefit from this only if you have a bigger RAM.

The Price Advantage

The owners of Aspire One 532h netbooks are raving about the low price of this netbook. Just think: for more or less $300, you get a Pineview netbook that will last up to 10 hours on the road and has 64-bit-application support. Cool, huh?

So, do you want an Aspire One 532h? Know that there are 22 different versions of this netbook in the US. To find out which one you should get, use the Quick Selection Guide section or the Aspire One 532h netbooks guide and comparison chart.

The Aspire One 532h Netbooks: A Quick Selection Guide

This section organizes all 22 Aspire One 532h netbook variants according to a particular specification. You can use this quick selection guide to quicken your search for the perfect Aspire One 532h netbook. Simply choose a deciding specification then choose from among the different versions that have your priority spec.

You can also use this guide to confirm whether or not a specific AO532h netbook variant you’ve been eyeing indeed has your priority specification – say, your preferred color, storage capacity, battery life, or operating system.

To compare the netbook versions that have your preferred specification, refer to the AO532h netbooks guide and comparison section. If you have already chosen a variant, you can simply follow the link to Amazon to check the netbook out.

By Color

Silver Matrix AO532h netbooks:

• AO532h-2067
• AO532h-2223
• AO532h-2298
• AO532h-2575
• AO532h-259
• AO532h-2742
• AO532h-2789
• AO532h-2964

Onyx Blue AO532h netbooks:

• AO532h-2206
• AO532h-2268
• AO532h-2326
• AO532h-2382
• AO532h-252
• AO532h-2588
• AO532h-2622
• AO532h-2727
• AO532h-2825
• AO532h-2997

Garnet Red AO532h netbooks:

• AO532h-2288
• AO532h-2309
• AO532h-2406
• AO532h-2730

By Operating System

Windows XP AO532h netbooks:

• AO532h-2067
• AO532h-2309
• AO532h-2382
• AO532h-2575
• AO532h-2622
• AO532h-2742
• AO532h-2997

Windows 7 AO532h netbooks:

• AO532h-2588
• AO532h-2594
• AO532h-2727
• AO532h-2730
• AO532h-2789
• AO532h-2825
• AO532h-2964
• AO532h-2206
• AO532h-2223
• AO532h-2268
• AO532h-2288
• AO532h-2298
• AO532h-2326
• AO532h-2406
• AO532h-2527

By Storage Capacity

160GB AO532h netbooks:

• AO532h-2067
• AO532h-2223
• AO532h-2268
• AO532h-2288
• AO532h-2298
• AO532h-2309
• AO532h-2382
• AO532h-2527
• AO532h-2575
• AO532h-2588
• AO532h-2594
• AO532h-2622
• AO532h-2727
• AO532h-2730
• AO532h-2742
• AO532h-2789
• AO532h-2825
• AO532h-2997

250GB AO532h netbooks:

• AO532h-2206
• AO532h-2326
• AO532h-2406
• AO532h-2964

By Battery Life

AO532h netbooks rated 4 hours of battery life:

• AO532h-2298
• AO532h-2575
• AO532h-2727
• AO532h-2997

AO532h netbooks rated 8 hours of battery life:

• AO532h-2206
• AO532h-2223
• AO532h-2268
• AO532h-2288
• AO532h-2527
• AO532h-2588
• AO532h-2594
• AO532h-2622
• AO532h-2730
• AO532h-2742
• AO532h-2789
• AO532h-2825

AO532h netbooks rated 10 hours of battery life:

• AO532h-2067
• AO532h-2326
• AO532h-2382
• AO532h-2406
• AO532h-2309
• AO532h-2964

The Aspire One 532h Netbooks Guide and Comparison Chart

Use this guide to compare and contrast different Aspire One 532h netbook versions.

Choose your Aspire One 532h netbook version

I. The Different Acer Aspire One 532h Netbook Versions

The following are the 22 types or versions of the Acer Aspire One 532h netbooks in the United States. Use this list to familiarize yourself with the variety of you’re AO532h netbook options.

• Aspire One 532h-2067
• Aspire One 532h-2206
• Aspire One 532h-2223
• Aspire One 532h-2268
• Aspire One 532h-2288
• Aspire One 532h-2298
• Aspire One 532h-2309
• Aspire One 532h-2326
• Aspire One 532h-2382
• Aspire One 532h-2406
• Aspire One 532h-2527
• Aspire One 532h-2575
• Aspire One 532h-2588
• Aspire One 532h-2594
• Aspire One 532h-2622
• Aspire One 532h-2727
• Aspire One 532h-2730
• Aspire One 532h-2742
• Aspire One 532h-2789
• Aspire One 532h-2825
• Aspire One 532h-2964
• Aspire One 532h-2997

II. Summary of Similarities among Acer Aspire One 532h Netbook Versions

The following are the specifications that all Aspire One 532h netbooks have in common.

Display: 10.1-inch (1024 x 600, 200-nitere) TFT LCD
Processor: Intel Atom N450 (512KB L2 cache, 1.66GHz)
Chipset: Mobile Intel NM10 Express chipset
Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
LAN: 10/100 Mbps
RAM: 1GB DDR2 667MHz SDRAM (no official word on upgradeability, but some users have been able to successfully upgrade their RAM to 2GB modules; if a 2GB upgrade is crucial, make sure your unit accepts 2GB upgrades before your return period lapses)
Webcam: 0.3MP integrated web camera
Features: HD audio support, integrated stereo speakers, digital mic, multi-gesture touchpad
USB Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Card reader: 6-in-1 card reader
Jacks / Ports: Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, Ethernet LAN port, VGA port (video-out), Kensington lock slot
Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 0.99 inches, 2.48 lbs. with 3-cell battery pack and 2.8 lbs. with 6-cell battery pack

III. Summary of Differences among Acer Aspire One 532h Netbook Versions

Different Aspire One 532h netbook versions vary across the following netbook specifications:

Operating System: The Aspire One 532h comes with either a Windows XP Home or a Windows 7 Starter operating system.
Storage: An AO532h netbook may have either a 160GB or a 250GB hard disk drive.
Bluetooth: Only 3 of the Aspire One 532h netbook versions come with built-in Bluetooth functionality.
Battery: An Aspire One 532h netbook may have a 3-cell or a 6-cell Lithium Ion battery. An AO532h netbook with a 3-cell battery (2200 mAh) has up to 4 hours of battery life. An AO532h netbook with a 6-cell battery has up to 8 hours (as is the case with the 4400 mAh battery) or 10 hours (as is the case with the 5600 mAh battery) of battery life.
Limited Warranty: Some Aspire One 532h netbooks come with a 1-year Acer limited warranty, while some come with a 2-year Acer limited warranty.
Color: Acer Aspire One 532h netbooks come in three different colors: Silver matrix, Onyx blue and Garnet red.
Extra: The Aspire One 532h-2268 netbook variant comes with a 3-month free trial of Computrace LoJack for Laptops, a theft recovery service from Absolute Software.

IV. Acer Aspire One 531h Netbooks Comparison Chart

Important notes:

• Online stores’ quoted prices change frequently. Prices in the chart are the list prices at the time of writing. Do follow the link to the store specified to see the most recent price and to find out if the price pertains to a brand new, refurbished or used unit.
• If the item is unavailable at the store specified, please proceed to the Acer website, choose the AO532h netbook version you want from the list (under the Configurations tab), then look for the “Where to Buy” link. That would take you to Acer’s retail store finder. You can use this facility to look for the nearest Acer netbook dealer.

Aspire One 532h Netbook Accessories:

The Aspire One 532h netbook cover, while great-looking, easily gets dirty and smudged. You can protect your netbook by getting a protective sleeve.

Acer sells an Accessory Kit that would fit the Aspire One 532h. For $80.99 at Amazon, you’ll get not only a microfiber protective sleeve but also an external optical drive and a USB wireless mouse. Amazon also sells a variety of netbook skins (like this carbon fiber patterned skin). You can use it not only to protect but also to personalize your Aspire One 532h netbook.

The Ferrari: Acer’s Prestige Netbook Brand

Acer Ferrari One 200-1799

If you know your netbooks (specifically Acer netbooks), you know that Acer offers its US consumers two netbook lines. They are the following:

• Aspire One (e.g. Aspire One D250, Aspire One P531h, Aspire One 531h)
• Ferrari One (e.g. Ferrari One 200)

The Aspire One is Acer’s mainstream netbook brand. The Ferrari One, on the other hand, is Acer’s prestige netbook line. Yes, indeed. Aspire One is the timid sister and Ferrari One is Aspire One’s racy sister (or brother, if you insist).

The Ferrari One has a very distinctive style that any notebook connoisseur would immediately identify. I’m talking about the red (really red) netbook cover, some matching red highlights on the sides, the four rubber stands that look like miniature wheels, the little yellow shield decal (Scudetto Ferrari) on the cover and on the palm rest, the carbon fiber/checkered pattern on the palm rest, the Ferrari One branding on the touchpad buttons, the Ferrari wallpapers and screensavers, and the revving sound of a Ferrari engine that comes on when the system is booting up.

(More details on Ferrari One’s style on Acer Ferrari One: Some Things to Keep in Mind).

Everything about the Ferrari One 200 is screaming “Look at me! I’m a Ferrari!” This is the perfect netbook for people who:

• love cars (especially fast cars, especially a speedy Ferrari car)
• love the color red
• love being the center of attention
• want a netbook that doubles up as a fashion accessory
• some or all of the above

Acer Ferrari One 200: Beyond Prestige

All right, so I may be understating its merits a bit. The Ferrari One 200 is also actually for people who want a premium netbook product – and can afford to have it (stop with the cattiness already). The Ferrari One 200 is just so loud (both visually and auditorially) that it’s hard to get past its exterior and appreciate its powerhouse interior.

The Ferrari One 200 is actually great under the hood (pun definitely intended). It stands up to the promise of power and speed that the Ferrari automobile brand invokes. The following are some of the things that set it apart:

• Dual-core processor – yes, a first for Acer and a first for netbooks; the Ferrari One 200 is definitely a speedy little racer
• The Vision platform – this is first netbook from Acer with an AMD platform/processor
• Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics – better gaming experience than all other Aspire One netbooks
• HD Video playback – can really play HD videos, although there may be problems streaming HD video from some sites
• Sony Philips Digital Interface – great for transmitting uncompressed audio (digital audio out support, in other words)
• Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement – the works, including optimized Dolby headphone technology
• The ATI XGP port – another first for Acer; this facilitates a  Ferrari One’s connection to an Acer DynaVivid Graphics Dock, which boosts the Ferrari’s graphics performance, extends its configuration options and lets you output display to multiple monitors.

Ferrari One 200: The Best from Acer… But

The Ferrari One 200 is definitely (IMHO) one of the best netbooks from Acer to date (at least in the US). If you want the best Acer netbook that money can buy, this is it.

There are a few things you should know, however. (Here come the cons; brace yourself!) The Ferrari One 200-1799 (currently the only Ferrari variant officially distributed by Acer in the US) lacks Bluetooth connectivity. This is not a deal-breaker, but still, you know how much greater it would be if it comes with Bluetooth already built-in.

Also, if you’re buying a netbook for its battery-life advantage, think again before you get a Ferrari One 200. The Ferrari One 200 may be fast and powerful, but it lacks endurance. Under normal operations (definitely no ATI XGP system in use), you’ll get only around 5 hours of life from its 6-cell Li-Ion battery. You’ll get much less battery juice at full throttle.

If you are a gamer and want the Ferrari One 200 for its superior graphics performance, remember that such superiority is relative. Among netbooks, yes, it beats most other netbooks (and will probably beat the rest with the DynaVivid Graphics Dock connected). However, among all gaming systems, it still provides far from the best gaming experience.

Once again, we come back to the fact that the battery life advantage is the main reason people get a netbook. Netbooks generally offer a longer battery life than notebooks; those who already have notebooks actually get a netbook so they will have a portable system that lasts longer on battery power. In the case of the Ferrari One, however, this advantage is sorely missing. Under heavy use, the Ferrari One can probably give you 2 hours (3.5 hours, tops) of battery life.

Therefore, if you’re in the market for a portable gaming system that would replace your notebook/desktop gaming station, there really is no point in getting a Ferrari One 200. The battery of the Ferrari One 200 will give you just about the same battery life as your gaming notebook. So why replace your gaming notebook at all?

Of course, it’s an entirely different proposition if you’re a gamer who wants a netbook, has cash to burn and has a great love for red, Ferrari and attention to satisfy as well.

The Ferrari One 200 Specifications

Currently, only one Ferrari One 200 variant is available to the US market. This is the Ferrari One 200-1799 (Acer FO200-1799), and it has the following specifications:

Display: 11.6″ CineCrystal HD (1366 x 768) high-brightness (200 nitere) TFT display
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor L310 (1MB L2 cache 1.20GHz)
Storage: 250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
RAM: 4 GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics, with ATI XGP Connector for external graphics adapter
Web Camera: 1.3 MP integrated web camera
WLAN: 802.11b/g/n
LAN: Gigabit LAN
Features: Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement, Sony Philips Digital Interface support, BIOS passwords, integrated stereo speakers, digital mic, multi-gesture touchpad
Webcam: 0.3MP integrated web camera
USB Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Card reader: 6-in-1 card reader
Jacks / Ports: Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, Ethernet LAN port, VGA port (video-out), ATI XGP connector port, Kensington lock slot
Battery: 5600 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery with up to 5 hours battery life
Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.0 x 0.9/1.2 inches, 3.3 lb with a 6-cell battery pack

Remarks: The Acer Ferrari One 200-1799 is and looks thin, but it’s heavier than your typical Acer netbook.

Where to Buy the Ferrari One 200-1799

The Acer FO200-1799 is available for sale online at Amazon.com. It’s currently selling for $599.99.

Recommended Accessories

To get the best out of your Acer Ferrari One 200-1799, get an Acer DynaVivid Graphics Dock. I can’t find an online store that sells this product right now, but it’s rumored to be selling just under $200. Be sure to inquire with your local Acer dealer about it.

You should also properly kit out your Acer Ferrari One netbook by buying its matching Acer Accessory Kit. This accessory kit currently retails for $80.99 and comes with a netbook protective sleeve, a wireless mouse and an external 8x DVD+-RW Super-Multi double layer optical drive.

Acer’s Aspire One 751h is Bigger and Thinner

The Aspire One netbook doesn’t just look like any notebook.  What it looks like is an ultra-thin notebook.  Believe it. Aspire One 751h is only 1-inch thick.

Compare this to the AOD250, Acer’s mainstream netbook. With the AO751h, you get more screen real estate with no extra bulk.

Is it heavier? Sure. At 2.8 lbs, the AO751h with a 3-cell battery is around 0.4 lbs heavier than the AOD250 with a 3-cell battery. At 3.0 lbs, the 6-cell AO751h netbook is also heavier by 0.2 lbs than the 6-cell AOD250.  The cool thing about the 751h, though, is that you may feel the weight – but you won’t see it.

Aspire One 751h 11.6-inch netbook

The biggest plus point for the Aspire One 751h is obviously the big display and the full-size keyboard.  The glossy screen is great, and you’ll enjoy watching videos on it.  The keyboard size is perfect. The touchpad is large enough; it’s definitely easier to do finger acrobatics on the 751h than on the D250.

The AO751h also actually looks better than other Aspire Ones.  The battery pack slots in and slants down at the back of the unit, right below where the lid is hinged to the base. I bet some people don’t like this.  Before you make this about the battery pack, however, just remember that it is this feature that gives the 751h it signature slimmer look.  So there.

But the AO751h is Still a Netbook

Acer’s Aspire One 751h may look like a netbook, but it still is very much a netbook.  A peek under the chassis will reveal pretty much the same hardware you’ll find in most netbooks.

The AO751h is not meant to perform like a netbook, as most people expecting notebook-like prowess from it were disappointed to find out.  If you’d like to know what the 751h is all about, this just about sums it up.

Acer Aspire One 751h is for people who want a netbook with a bigger display and a full-size keyboard.

Aspire One 751h is not just Larger; it is  also Louder

If you ask Acer, the AO751h is so much more than just a netbook with a large display.  With the AO751h, you can listen to 5.1-channel audio using a pair of headphones.  AO751h has Dolby’s proprietary optimized headphone technology.

But…

While this is true (and the AO751h netbook can and does deliver superior audio), this is not enough to make the AO751h stand out.  In fact, if

a) you are in the market for an Acer netbook, and

b) optimized Dolby headphone technology is one of your decision points,

you should check out not only the AO751h but also Aspire One D250, Aspire One 531h and Aspire One P531h – all of which have optimized Dolby headphone technology like that onboard the AO751h.

Acer AO751h:  The Drawbacks

Ironically, Acer put an Intel Atom Z520 on the 751h.  Atom is the standard processor for netbooks, but the Z520 is definitely the underachieving sibling in the Intel Atom brood. Consequently, the 751h is rather slow. No, make that prone to freezing, hanging, etc.

The mouse button is also difficult to use.  First, there’s only one of it underneath the touchpad.  Second, it is so stiff some hard clicking is needed before it responds.

Want an Aspire One 751h netbook?

If you want to know which AO751h netbook is best, you can skip the chart. The answer’s right here.

Which AO751h is best?

Among the above choices, the best Aspire One 751h netbook version is the AO751h-1196. This netbook has the best possible configuration among the AO751h netbook versions. Its specifications are as follows:

• Windows XP Professional – Better than the basic XP  (Home Edition) with its enhanced security and networking features. Most people would also probably agree that Windows XP Professional is better than Windows Vista Home Basic. The Vista interface looks nicer, but Windows XP is a leaner and more mature platform.
• 250GB hard drive – More room for your files
• 2GB RAM – Certainly better than 1GB
• 6 cell-battery – Gives you around 7 hours of battery life under normal operating conditions
• Bluetooth – The AO751h-1196 is one of the 2 (still available) AO751h netbook versions that come with built-in Bluetooth functionality

Best of all, the AO751h-1196 is one of the versions that Acer still manufactures. Aspire One 751h-1401 is the other one.

Want the AO751h-1196? It is available at Amazon.

If you’re not convinced that the AO751h-1196 is the best or if you want to make your own comparison of all 751h versions, proceed to the AO751h netbooks guide and comparison chart below.

Using the Netbooks Comparison and Guide

There are four sections to this guide.

• The first section tells you the names of the different Aspire One 751h versions. Use this to familiarize yourself with your options.
• The second section details the basic specifications shared by the different Aspire one 751h netbooks. Use this to confirm whether or not the AO751h is the right Acer netbook for you.
• The third section sums up the differences among the AO751h netbook versions. Use this to create a list of your preferred specifications.  Would you like a 3-cell or 6-cell battery?  Would you like a white or blue netbook?  And so on and so forth for every category in which different AO751h versions vary.
• The fourth section gives you a ready comparison of the different versions. Use this to choose your Aspire One 751h netbook.  Using the list you’ve drawn up using the third section, refer to the matrix in section 4 to find the netbook version that has all your preferred specifications.

The Acer Aspire One 751h Netbooks Guide and Comparison Chart

I.  The Different Acer Aspire One D250 Netbook Versions

As per the US Acer website, there are only two AO751h versions available to US consumers.  They are:

• AO751h-1196
• AO751h-1401

Nevertheless, a quick Google search should reveal that the A0751h originally had more than two flavors. I could find traces of at least 21 other versions online. Among these, 7 are still currently available in at least one online store. They are the following:

• AO751h-1145
• AO751h-1192
• AO751h-1259
• AO751h-1273
• AO751h-1545
• AO751h-1885
• AO751h-1948

Word of advice: Get either the AO751h-1196 or the AO751h-1401. They are still being manufactured and supported by Acer.

II. Summary of Acer Aspire One 751h 11.6-inch Netbook Similarities

What do the Aspire One 751h netbooks have in common? The following are the basic specifications of the AO751h netbook:

Display: 11.6″ WXGA (1366 x 768) TFT display
Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
WLAN: 802.11b/g
LAN: 10/100 Mbps LAN
Features: Optimized Dolby headphone technology, integrated stereo speakers, webcam, digital mic, multi-gesture touchpad
USB Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Card reader: 6-in-1 card reader
Jacks / Ports: Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, Ethernet LAN port, VGA port (video-out)
Dimensions: 11.18 x 7.79 x 1.0 inches; 2.75 lbs with a 3-cell battery pack or 2.97 lbs with a 6-cell battery pack.

III. Summary of Acer Aspire One 751h 11.6-inch Netbook Differences

What are the differences among the AO751h netbook versions?

Processor: Aspire One 751h comes with either the Intel Atom Processor Z520 (512 KB L2 cache, 1.33, 533 MHz FSB) or the Intel Atom Processor Z530 (512 KB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB). However, the AO751h versions in the netbook comparison chart below all have the Z520 processor.
Storage: Aspire One 751h netbooks have either a 160-GB or a 250-GB hard disk drive. All versions’ storage capacities may be expanded through the use of a storage card.
Operating System: The AO751h ships out with Windows XP Home Edition (SP3), Windows XP Professional (SP3) or Windows Vista Home Basic (SP1).
RAM: Random access memory varies between 1 GB and 2GB.
Battery: The AO751h comes with a 3-cell battery or a 6-cell battery. There are two variants of the 6-cell battery: 4400 mAh (6 hrs) and 5200mAh (7 hrs). All of the 6-cell-battery netbooks listed in the netbook comparison chart below has the 5200 mAh variant.
Color: Aspire One 751h comes in 4 different colors: sapphire blue, ruby red, seashell white, and diamond black.

IV.  Acer Aspire One 751h Netbooks Comparison Chart

Important Notes:

• The prices in this netbooks comparison chart are the list prices at the time of writing. Prices at online stores change often so do follow the links provided to learn the most recent list prices as well as to check whether the units are being sold brand new, refurbished or used.
• Generally, specifications for the AO751h versions (e.g. battery life) are taken from the US Acer website.
• RAM upgrade information is based on product description. When a unit has no RAM upgrade information, this means that a) no information regarding RAM upgradeability is available, or b) the unit is already at maximum RAM capacity. Check the product description before purchase to see which applies.

*Product information at the online store may indicate a longer battery life. The battery information here was taken from the Acer website.

The only version of the P531h netbook is known formally as the Aspire One P531h-1791.  Since I have no AOP531h versions to compare, I have decided to compare the Aspire One P531h to the (almost) similarly named Aspire One 531h netbook instead.

Netbooks Comparison:  The Aspire One P531h Compared to the Aspire One 531h

Acer Aspire One P531h-1791

What sets the Acer Aspire One P531h netbook apart from the Acer Aspire One 531h?  Well, aside from the preceding letter P, the P531h differs from the 531h in several subtle ways.

• Designed for professionals

The Aspire One P531h netbook is for professionals or business persons.  This netbook comes pre-installed with a Windows XP Professional (SP3) operating system, but it can handle a Windows Vista Business OS as well.

On the other hand, the Aspire One 531h netbook comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, although one version (the AO531h-1077) ships out with a Windows 7 Starter OS.

• A hefty RAM onboard

While the AO531h netbook’s RAM can be upgraded to 2GB, the AO531h-1077’s RAM is already at 2GB.  This should make this netbook less “sticky” for those who’d prefer the heavy Vista OS.  This also makes the AOP531h ideal for those who don’t want to buy an extra memory module or those who would like their netbook to come with a 2-GB RAM right out of the box.

• Built-In Bluetooth connectivity

You can immediately send and receive files through Bluetooth with the AOP531h-1791 netbook’s built-in Bluetooth connectivity.  Unless you have the AO531h-1077 version, you’d have to have a Bluetooth dongle to do the same with an AO531h netbook.

• No 3G

Unfortunately, the Aspire One P531h netbook does not have an inbuilt 3G modem.  This rather defeats the AOP531h’s purpose.  The P531h is supposed to be “the professional netbook” from Acer.  If it’s to become that, shouldn’t it have internet connectivity whenever, wherever?  The P531h should have 3G support – but it doesn’t.

If you have a wireless plan with a 3G network, then you should probably get the Aspire One 531h, all three versions of which come with built-in 3G hardware.  Of course, if you have an external 3G modem from your 3G network provider, then you shouldn’t have a problem using 3G with the AOP531h.

• Bigger, bulkier and heavier

That’s right.  If you want a smaller, thinner and lighter netbook, the 531h is a better deal than its professional counterpart.  An Aspire One 531h netbook with a 6-cell battery pack measures 10.04 x 7.2 x 1.06 inches and weighs 2.5 lbs.  On the other hand, a similarly configured Aspire One P531h (i.e. an AOP531h with a 6-cell battery) measures 10.21 x 8.12 x 1.3 inches and weighs 2.8 lbs.

So, which netbook model is better:  the Aspire One P531h or the Aspire One 531 h?

If you want Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista Business, a 2GB RAM and built-in Bluetooth connectivity, then you should go for the AOP531h netbook.

If you want built-in 3G hardware and a netbook that is lighter, thinner and smaller, you should pick the AO531h or any other Acer Aspire One netbook model (check out the AOD250 netbooks).

The Acer Aspire One P531h Netbook Specifications

As mentioned earlier, there is only one version of the Aspire One P531h that is currently available in the US.  This is the Aspire One P531h-1791.  Following are the technical specifications of this netbook.

Display:  10.1″ WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT LCD
Processor:  Intel Atom Processor N270 (512KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
RAM:  2GB DDR2 SDRAM
Storage: 160 GB hard disk drive
Operating System:  Windows XP Professional, SP3
Graphics:  Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Connectivity:  WLAN (802.11 b/g), LAN (10/100 Mbps LAN), Bluetooth 2.0
Features:  Integrated stereo speakers, digital mic, multi-gesture touchpad
Webcam:  0.3MP integrated web camera
USB Ports:  3 USB 2.0 ports
Card reader:  5-in-1 card reader
Jacks / Ports:  Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, Ethernet LAN port, VGA port (video-out)
Battery:  6-cell Li-ion battery pack (4400 mAh) with up to 6 hours battery life
Dimensions:  10.21 x 8.12 x 1.3 inches and weighs 2.8 lbs
Color:  Diamond Black

Where to Buy

You can get the Acer Aspire One P531h from a lot of places online.  You can Google its part number, LU.S9206.092.  Or you can simply head on over to the trusted online marketplace, Amazon.com where the Acer Aspire One P531h-1791 currently sells for $424.29 (free shipping).

Note: The Amazon product listing for the AOP531h-1791 says Aspire One 531h but don’t be misled.  You can check the part number LU.S9206.092 to confirm that it IS an Aspire One P531h-1791 netbook, not an AO531h netbook.

• Asus Eee PC 1005P, 1005PE: Not surprising that Asus will be the first to push their new Pine Trail netbooks into eager hands. So far, it runs the same way a usual netbook will run, but battery life is better.

• Dell Inspiron Mini 10: It’s still the Inspiron Mini 10, but the Pine Trail version will apparently include GPS, HD display, and TV tuner. It will be on sale in the US on January 5th for $299.

• Fujitsu LifeBook MH380: Reviewers say that it has a higher resolution display than Fujitsu’s earlier model.

• HP Mini 210: No official word from HP but there are leaked promo shots and whispers and mis-posted product listings.

• Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3, S10-3t: The S10-3 is Lenovo’s 3rd gen netbooks and the S10-3t is a convertible tablet model with a multitouch screen. It’s expected to be announced (or make its debut) on January 2010.

• Samsung N150, NB30: Samsung hasn’t made any formal announcements yet, but since these are their latest contributions to the netbook market (and yet-to-be-released), they’d most likely have Pine Trail processors.

• MSI Wind netbooks, MSI Wind U135: MSI Wind has four netbooks, although MSI isn’t very clear as to what differentiates one from the other though. We can also expect nettops and all-in-one desktops from the company next year.

I’m sure I’ve missed mentioning a few netbooks, but allow me to scour the web for more news and updates. I heard that Intel is expecting as many as 80 Pine Trail models, so we’ll be adding to the list as soon as we find them.

What do you think? Is Pine Trail something to look forward to?

Customers from the US can choose from three versions of the Acer Aspire One 531h netbook. This AO531h netbooks comparison and guide explores the differences and similarities among all three netbook versions. Read on to learn which Aspire One 531h netbook version is best.

Aspire One 531h: The 3G Netbook from Acer

It has 3G and it is black – this, in a nutshell, sets the Acer Aspire One 531h apart from the rest of the Acer netbook pack. The built-in 3G hardware is a great idea. The black color for all versions is not so great. Does “3G netbook” stand for “black netbook?” It must to somebody somewhere in the humongous Acer dynasty.

Why get an Acer Aspire One 531h? If you want or need internet connectivity whenever, wherever, the Aspire One 531h netbook is for you. When you’re at a hotspot, use the Wi-Fi. Otherwise, use the 3G network. Just sign up for a wireless data plan with a 3G network to take advantage of the onboard 3G hardware. The following are the Wireless Wide Area Network specifications for Acer 3G netbooks:

WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), upgradeable to 7.2 Mb/s HSDPA and 2 Mb/s HSUPA, supporting receiver diversity and equalizing at 2100 MHz (for 3G models)

The Acer Aspire One 531h comes in three different flavors – all of them in black, of course!  Which AO531h version is right for you? Find out by reading our Aspire One 531h netbooks comparison and guide.

Using this AO531h guide and netbooks comparison chart

As with all other Acer netbooks comparison guides, this Aspire One 531h guide is divided into four sections.

1. Refer to the first section to find out the names of the different AO531h versions available to the US market.
2. Go to the second section to check the basic specifications of the Acer Aspire One 531h netbook. The second section lists the features shared by all versions of the Aspire One 531h netbook.
3. Next, refer to the third section to find out how the different Aspire One 531h netbooks vary. The third section summarizes the differences among all AO531h netbook versions.
4. Finally, refer to the fourth section to choose your netbook. The fourth section is the netbooks comparison chart. To use the chart, simply choose the Aspire One 531h netbook version that has all your preferred specifications.

The Acer Aspire One 531h Netbooks Guide and Comparison Chart

I. The Different Acer Aspire One 531h Netbook Versions

The following are the three AO531h netbook versions available to the US market:

• AO531h-1077
• AO531h-1440
• AO531h-1766

II. Summary of Similarities among Acer Aspire One 531h Netbook Versions

What do all AO531h netbooks have in common? The following are the basic specifications that all Acer 531h netbooks share:

Display: 10.1″ WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT LCD
Processor: Intel Atom Processor N270 (512KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
Storage: 160 GB SATA hard disk drive
RAM: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, expandable up to 2 GB
Operating System: Windows
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
WLAN: 802.11 b/g
LAN: 10/100 Mbps LAN
Features: Integrated stereo speakers, digital mic, multi-gesture touchpad
Webcam: 0.3MP integrated web camera
USB Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Card reader: 5-in-1 card reader
Jacks / Ports: Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, Ethernet LAN port, VGA port (video-out)
Dimensions: 10.04 x 7.2 x 0.5/1.06 inches, 2.2 lbs. with 3-cell battery pack and 2.53 lbs. with 6-cell battery pack

III. Summary of Differences among Acer Aspire One 531h Netbook Versions

How do the AO531h netbooks vary? The following are the differences among all three AO531h versions:

Operating System: One of the Acer Aspire One 531h netbooks has a Windows 7 operating system, while the remaining two versions come preinstalled with a Windows XP Home Edition operating system.
Bluetooth: One of the AO531h netbooks has integrated Bluetooth, while the two other versions have no Bluetooth onboard.
Battery: One of the Aspire One 531h netbook versions has a 3-cell Li-ion battery (24.4 W 2200 mAh), while the two other versions have a 6-cell Li-ion battery (48.8 W 4400 mAh).
Limited Warranty: One of the AO531h versions has a 2-year limited warranty from Acer, whereas the two other versions have a 1-year limited warranty.

IV. Acer Aspire One 531h Netbooks Comparison Chart

Important Note: The prices in this chart are the netbooks’ list prices at the time of writing. Prices change often so follow the link to the stores to find the most recent list prices and to check whether the product is being sold brand new, refurbished or used. One of the units is not available online; for this unit, follow the link to the Acer’s retail store finder to see the Acer-authorized distributor nearest you.

Acer AOD250-1962 is the 10.1″ pink netbook from Acer. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1024MB DDR2 RAM, and 160GB SATA HD. This unit from Amazon.com comes with Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3, Microsoft Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial, and McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day Trial).

The Acer Aspire D250 is one of the more reliable netbooks out in the market today. The D250 with Windows 7 (or review of which is here) has constantly been on Amazon’s Top Ten Netbooks list. And the one similar to the pink D250 listed on Amazon (with Windows XP) rated high on our reviews.

The Acer AOD250-1962 is available for $299.99 $289.99.

Samsung is one of the reliable netbook makers, and the Samsung NC10-11GP is one of the top Samsung netbooks ever released, although it has already been discontinued to make way for the newer Samsung N140. Still, it’s not a bad choice if you want to get one.

The pink NC10 comes with an Intel Atom processor N270, 1 GB DDR2 RAM 800 MHz, 160 GB Hard Drive, 2.5-inch, Microsoft XP Home with Service Pack 3, and a 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery. It’s a few pounds heavier than the Acer Aspire D250 but at 4.65 pounds, it’s not that heavy.

The Samsung NC10 is still available from Amazon.com for $389.99.

If we’re going to talk about color though, the “pink” I really appreciate is the lavender-ish HP Mini 110-1037NR. It’s a darker pink than the D250 and the NC10, plus it’s the keyboard that’s pink rather than the lid or the chassis. With the NC10, I’d be concerned with the white keyboard because I’m OCD enough to not want to touch the keys unless I’m sure my fingers are clean LOL

It also comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 160GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive, and Genuine Windows XP Home (SP3). It’s the most expensive of the three though, selling for $473.00 $399.99. But you have to consider that it has a 6-cell battery while the cheaper Acer Aspire D250 only comes with a 3-cell Lithium Ion battery that would last for 3 hours. The 6-cell batt will last you 6 hours plus on a single charge.

The HP Mini 110 also comes with Windows 7 Starter (HP Mini 110-1127NR) although it’s currently out of stock. This made me do a doubletake because it’s actually less expensive than the one with Windows XP, selling for $379.99. It also comes with batteries that could last for 8 hours. Still wondering why it’s out of stock?

All in all, you have great choices if you’re thinking of getting a pink netbook. If it’s up to me, I’d scoop up an HP Mini 110 inspite of the price difference. But if it’s budget you’re worried about, I think the HP Mini 110-1127NR (Mini 110 with Windows 7) is your best bet. It’s not as cheap as the D250, but you get it with Windows 7 AND a better performing battery